At 05:52 PM 7/29/98 -0700, Nick Kluznick wrote: >I have a side cut-away view of the boat, so I extended the line of the run >aft, with a straight edge, until it intersected the water line. Then I >measured the angle. Thanks much. That is what I was looking for. I don't suppose you could also give me an estimate as to how many degrees the bow pitches up when you approach your maximum speed, can you? >It took Krogen to come along and show the >world how recreational trawlers should be designed. I believe that perhaps this is true. He certainly did an excellent job. I'm just trying to understand a little more about how he did it. Any from your second note: >Not only did he get over 1.34 but the incremental power needed to go >beyound hull speed is less than the incremental power it takes to get to >hull speed as indicated in item e) of my initial report. Wow!! That is impressive. I guess I missed that the first time around. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ :: Paul and Cindy Kruse :: KJV Joh 14:27 Peace I leave with you, 165 South Kenneth Court :: my peace I give unto you: Merritt Island, FL 32952 :: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. E-mail: plkruse@iu.net :: Let not your heart be troubled, 407-453-6206 :: neither let it be afraid. :: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++